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operational

[op-uh-rey-shuh-nl] / ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl /


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China is "steadily" building operational experience for "sustained occupation" of its Tiangong space station, and year-long missions are an important step towards future lunar and potentially deep-space ambitions, said Macquarie University's Richard de Grijs.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Fervo’s S-1 filing says its pilot project generated “consistent, stable temperature,” but that project has only been operational since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"The Severn Tunnel is the heartbeat of this main line, it's important in connecting communities on each side of the Severn so it's very important that it's operational and reliable."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

These companies have huge operational cash flows, but now it isn’t enough to cover the expenses, and they have started to dip into debt markets.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The pneumatic doors were slightly askew where the troll had barged through, but otherwise everything seemed operational.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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